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![The UConn women's basketball program may not have won a national championship since 2016, and competition in the sport may be getting better around the country, but that doesn't mean the Huskies aren't still the class of the women's game. The UConn women's basketball program may not have won a national championship since 2016, and competition in the sport may be getting better around the country, but that doesn't mean the Huskies aren't still the class of the women's game.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sun1_1044582525_1044591790.jpg?w=132)
Every WNBA team now has a UConn alum on its roster after Moriah Jefferson trade
The UConn women's basketball program may not have won a national championship since 2016, and...
![FILE - Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with the trophy after their win against San Diego State in the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. Dan Hurley said in a radio appearance Thursday, June 13, that his rejection of a six-year, $70 million offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t a “leverage play” because he had already agreed to new contract with UConn. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) FILE - Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with the trophy after their win against San Diego State in the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. Dan Hurley said in a radio appearance Thursday, June 13, that his rejection of a six-year, $70 million offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t a “leverage play” because he had already agreed to new contract with UConn. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24165482290292.jpg?w=132)
UConn finishes third in Men’s Capital One Cup, an official ranking of national athletic success
On Wednesday, the school announced that it finished third in in the Men's Capital One...
![The Stars of Storrs, a team of UConn men's basketball alumni, held an open practice in Norwalk on Wednesday as it prepares for its debut in The Basketball Tournament. The Stars of Storrs, a team of UConn men's basketball alumni, held an open practice in Norwalk on Wednesday as it prepares for its debut in The Basketball Tournament.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_2355.jpg?w=132)
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Starrs of Storrs, loaded with UConn men’s basketball alums, ready to make TBT debut
The Stars of Storrs, a team of UConn men's basketball alumni, held an open practice...
![Former Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird arrives during her jersey retirement ceremony following a WNBA basketball game between the Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics, on June 11, 2023, in Seattle. Retired U.S. women’s basketball player Sue Bird was introduced Friday Sept. 8, 2023 as the global ambassador for the 2026 Women’s World Cup. Bird won nine Olympic and World Cup gold medals in a two-decade career with the U.S. women’s program. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File) Former Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird arrives during her jersey retirement ceremony following a WNBA basketball game between the Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics, on June 11, 2023, in Seattle. Retired U.S. women’s basketball player Sue Bird was introduced Friday Sept. 8, 2023 as the global ambassador for the 2026 Women’s World Cup. Bird won nine Olympic and World Cup gold medals in a two-decade career with the U.S. women’s program. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Basketball_World_Cup_Sue_Bird_95522-e1721155145780.jpg?w=140)
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Barbie creates doll for UConn legend Sue Bird as part of 65th anniversary collection
UConn women's basketball legend Sue Bird will be the first WNBA player with her own...
![UConn's Samson Johnson (35) reacts after dunking in front of Texas's Ze'Rik Onyema, right, and Dillon Mitchell (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Empire Classic tournament Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) UConn's Samson Johnson (35) reacts after dunking in front of Texas's Ze'Rik Onyema, right, and Dillon Mitchell (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Empire Classic tournament Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23325022886603-1.jpg?w=132)
UConn men’s basketball announces home-and-home series with Texas to begin in 2024-25 season
The UConn men's basketball program announced Tuesday afternoon that it finalized a home-and-home series with...
![Former UConn star, now San Antonio Spur, Stephon Castle was shut down for the remainder of NBA Summer League after spraining his right wrist on Saturday. Former UConn star, now San Antonio Spur, Stephon Castle was shut down for the remainder of NBA Summer League after spraining his right wrist on Saturday.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2161409243-e1721053531217.jpg?w=140)
Former UConn star Stephon Castle shut down by San Antonio Spurs for Summer League after wrist sprain
Former UConn star, now San Antonio Spur, Stephon Castle was shut down for the remainder...
![SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 09: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball up court against Team China during the first half of the 2024 California Classic summer league game at Golden 1 Center on July 09, 2024 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 09: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball up court against Team China during the first half of the 2024 California Classic summer league game at Golden 1 Center on July 09, 2024 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2161402547-e1720966535821.jpg?w=140)
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Stephon Castle shines in NBA Summer League matchup against former UConn teammate Donovan Clingan
In a Summer League matchup of former UConn men's basketball teammates, Stephon Castle's San Antonio...
![Jordan Hawkins of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles the ball up the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half of a 2024 NBA Summer League game on July 12, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Pelicans 81-74. (Candice Ward/Getty Images) Jordan Hawkins of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles the ball up the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half of a 2024 NBA Summer League game on July 12, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Pelicans 81-74. (Candice Ward/Getty Images)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2161847901-e1720973299953.jpg?w=140)
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Andre Jackson, Adama Sanogo match up as nine ex-UConn men’s basketball players begin NBA Summer League
Nine former UConn men's basketball players are in Las Vegas for NBA Summer League. Tristen...
![Saige Harper, a rower from Sacred Heart University from Easthampton, Mass., will be competing in the Paralympics next month. (Photo by Lori Riley) Saige Harper, a rower from Sacred Heart University from Easthampton, Mass., will be competing in the Paralympics next month. (Photo by Lori Riley)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/saigeharper2.jpg?w=117)
A tubing accident left this CT college athlete wondering if she’d walk again. Now she’s representing U.S. in Paralympics
Saige Harper suffered a terrible injury while tubing with her family on the Connecticut River....
!["The objective is to get more events and to earn more per event," Michael W. Freimuth said. "The only way to get that is to change the business model of the building. That means you have to do something more than keep replacing the elevators." "The objective is to get more events and to earn more per event," Michael W. Freimuth said. "The only way to get that is to change the business model of the building. That means you have to do something more than keep replacing the elevators."](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG-2863.jpg?w=117)
Long-debated renovation of CT arena within reach at $145M; crucial votes needed
"The objective is to get more events and to earn more per event," Michael W....